First launched in 1995, SFX magazine has gone on to become one of the leading voices covering the genres of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. It provides in-depth authoritative coverage on all things sci-fi, fantasy and horror, providing in-depth articles, TV guides and exclusive interviews with the actors, directors, designers and writers.
Whatsmore, SFX magazine keeps you up-to-date with all the latest releases, written by the experts in unique fun, wit and authority with a touch of panache. Be the first to discover everything you need to know about all areas of your favourite genres, from books and films to comics and collectables - from big-budget productions to tiny hidden gems!
As well as bringing you extensive coverage of the best in sci-fi, SFX magazine also offers exclusive reviews of the worst releases, to ensure you don’t waste your time and money on entertainment which will likely leave you disappointed.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in SFX October 2023.
First Contact
Get in touch!
Kingsley Ben-Adir: not beyond our Ken.
Email sfx@futurenet.com
STRANGE INVADERS
Facebook facebook.com/SFXmagazine
The Llama God, email I think the biggest indi...
Rants & Raves
DARREN SCOTT EDITOR
RAVES
→ Loved Cobweb – thought it was an instant Halloween classic!
RANTS
→ Why was Halloween movie Haunted Mansion released in the height of summer? Not m...
Captain’s Log
© BBC
“Who was that terrible woman?” The irony isn’t lost on me when I say that I don’t understand fans who moan about fandom. I’m doing it now! But if I had a glass of oaky Chard...
Little Grey Men
LOOK AT SCREENWRITER Brian Duffield’s last decade of work and you’ll see that he’s carved out a particular niche writing witty, emotional sci-fi and horror screenplays. The Babysitter (2017), the un...
Puppet Mastery
NEWS WARP
Otto Baxter on set with actor Adeel Akhtar (Utopia).
HIGH-SPEED INFORMATION “WHENEVER I TELL people I have been working with my friend who’s got Down Syndrome, helping him writ...
Ghoul Power
SHE STARTED HER CAREER AT Universal’s theme park performing as the Bride of Frankenstein – except she had to watch her first horror film for ...